Farmers in Jowzjan hit hard by drought, pests
Amid the growing vulnerability of Afghanistan’s agricultural sector to climate change, several farmers in Jowzjan province report that persistent droughts, lack of water resources, and
Category: Environment
Air pollution sees notable drop over the past 10 months, NEPA reports
This positive shift offers a glimpse of hope for citizens, who have long battled the challenges of poor air quality.
Climate change accelerates soil erosion in Ghazni
Agricultural experts in Ghazni say that due to climate changes, soil erosion in this province has accelerated.
Young volunteers lead efforts to combat environmental pollution in Afghanistan
KABUL (SW) – A group of young volunteers, working through a local organization, are actively engaged in environmental awareness initiatives aimed at reducing pollution. Through
UNICEF requires greater investment in education as floods damage 110 Afghan schools in 2024
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Afghanistan has urged for increased investment in education that is both safe and resilient to the growing effects of climate change.
Heavy snow closes major highways, disrupting travel in several Afghanistan’s provinces
Officials at the Ministry of Public Works under the Islamic Emirate reports that due to heavy snowfall and storms, the Salang Highway and several routes leading to the provinces of Ghazni, Maidan Wardak, Bamyan, Ghor, Daikundi, and Faryab have been closed to both cargo and passenger vehicles.
IE urges lifting of sanctions on Afghanistan to address climate change issues
According to data from NEPA, 181 kilometers of glaciers in Afghanistan have melted in recent years due to climate change, 149 species of animals and plants are at risk of extinction, and 2.5 million people have been displaced.
Helmand farmers shift to date farming after opium poppy ban
Farmers in Helmand province, located in southern Afghanistan, have expressed that following the Islamic Emirate’s ban on opium poppy cultivation, they have turned to horticulture, particularly the establishment of date palm orchards.
Kabul residents urged to play role in tackling air pollution
Officials at Kabul Municipality say that the city administration alone cannot combat the growing air pollution in the capital without the active role of the residents.
Hundreds of California prison inmates fight wildfires
Nearly 1,000 incarcerated men and women have joined the frontlines in a battle against record-breaking wildfires burning across southern California.
Kabul welcomes season’s first snowfall in hope for an end to drought, pollution
Some residents of Kabul, expressing their happiness over the first snowfall of the year, say the precipitation will help reduce drought and air pollution.
Air pollution in Kabul leaving children vulnerable to illnesses, 186 deaths reported
Officials at the Indira Gandhi Children’s Hospital in Kabul have report a rise in air pollution-related diseases among children in recent months. Asadullah Abdul Rahimzai,
